Primary or Advanced Care Paramedic (Part-Time)

County of Essex; Town of Essex; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local municipal government in Essex, Ontario is seeking a Primary or Advanced Care Paramedic for part-time positions. Responsibilities include providing emergency medical care, ensuring safe transport of patients, and maintaining readiness of ambulances and equipment. The ideal candidate will have paramedic qualifications, strong physical fitness, and the ability to work in stressful situations. Competitive hourly rates and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health & welfare benefits

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Skills and Training Programs

Qualifications

• Meets all qualifications to work as a Primary or Advanced Care Paramedic in Ontario.
• Available to comply with availability requirements and work all shifts.
• Candidates will be required to participate in a job-related physical fitness test.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary or advanced emergency medical care.
• Ensure safe transportation of ill or injured persons.
• Maintain ambulances and equipment in a state of readiness.

Skills

Physically capable of lifting and carrying heavy patients and equipment

Good interpersonal skills

Good teamwork skills

Able to work in stressful situations

Good data entry skills

Education

Graduate of an approved College Paramedic Program

Valid CPR certification

A-EMCA certificate or pending

Valid Class F Driver’s License

Job description

Primary or Advanced Care Paramedic

Department: Essex-Windsor EMS
Location: Essex, Ontario
Position type: Part-Time positions
Posting #: EMS-26-25
Opening Date: September 16, 2025
Closing Date: October 1, 2025

Who We Are

The Corporation of the County of Essex is an upper-tier municipal government, providing programs and services to a population of approximately 193,000 within the County and some shared services to approximately 422,000 within the Windsor-Essex region. The County of Essex is Canada’s warmest and southernmost County, surrounded on three sides by water and blessed with opportunities for boating, fishing, cycling, golfing, and other recreational pursuits. We offer an affordable mix of urban and rural living with easy access to amenities and schools, and are located next to Windsor and minutes from downtown Detroit. We offer a competitive total rewards package including benefits and participation in the OMERS pension plan.

In a Nutshell

Reporting to an EMS District Chief, you will perform primary or advanced emergency medical care and controlled acts under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director; ensure the safe and timely land transportation of ill or injured persons, including cross-border transfers; operate emergency vehicles safely in all weather conditions; maintain contact with and comply with direction from the Central Ambulance Communications Centre; liaise with other agencies to collect and provide relevant information; maintain ambulances, equipment, supplies, controlled drugs and stations in a state of readiness; complete required documentation; participate in mandatory training; function in a First Response capacity when and if required.

Day in the Life

The County of Essex, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services is committed to providing the highest quality emergency medical pre-hospital care to the citizens of the County of Essex, the City of Windsor, and the Township of Pelee. Our purpose is to foster fiscally responsible quality care through:

• Maintaining mutually supportive relationships with other emergency services and health care agencies in our community.
• Participating in public education for prevention and awareness.
• Providing continuous quality improvement to ensure the highest standards are achieved.
• Supporting our employees and providing them with tools and methods to accomplish the highest quality of care.

Essex-Windsor EMS is proud to employ highly skilled, college-trained paramedics who care deeply about this community and provide its residents with high-quality pre-hospital emergency care. Our paramedics go above and beyond 365 days per year, keeping citizens safe through community education programs and visits to events and schools.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of the paramedic physical fitness assessment
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Compliance with current communicable disease standards, as outlined by MOHLTC
• Successful completion of Base Hospital Symptom Relief and Defibrillation certification
• Valid documentation and suitability for allowable entry into the US for cross-border transfers

What We Are Looking For

Meets all qualifications to work as a Primary or Advanced Care Paramedic in Ontario, as set out in the Ontario Ambulance Act and its Regulations, and as established by the County from time to time, including:

• Graduate of an approved College Paramedic Program OR Paramedic Students expected to graduate in 2025.
• Valid CPR certification – certified within the last 12 months.
• A-EMCA certificate or pending (successful pending applicants are permitted to work for an ambulance service for up to 210 days without the AEMCA). Candidates who are pending must be able to demonstrate successful application for a future AEMCA date.
• Valid Class F Driver’s License, compliant with the Ambulance Act requirements; good driving record and driving skills.
• Able to identify patient treatment needs and provide appropriate care.
• Physically capable of lifting and carrying heavy patients and equipment.
• Valid documentation and suitability for allowable entry into the US for cross-border transfers.
• Available to comply with availability requirements and work all shifts, all stations (including remote overnight assignments at Pelee Island), on a 24-hour, seven-day-per-week operation.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively and work closely with the healthcare team.
• Good teamwork skills; able to work closely with a partner for extended periods.
• Able to work in stressful situations and exercise sound judgment; critical thinker.
• Good data entry skills.
• Candidates will be required to participate in a job-related physical fitness test.

What We Are Offering

• Reimbursement allowance for relocation expenses
• State-of-the-art tools and equipment
• Comprehensive health & welfare benefits
• Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S) pension
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Peer Support Team
• Employee Assistance Program
• Peer Mentor and Peer Instructor partnerships
• Annual Awards and Recognition Program
• Annual Skills and Training Programs
• Comprehensive Community Paramedicine Program
• Employee Engagement Program
• Prior years of service recognition for salary and vacation

Hours of Work

Generally, 120 per month and up to 160 per month during peak periods. Flexible availability as per our Part-Time Scheduling Policy.

Salary

A competitive salary range as outlined in the 2022-2026 Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 2974.2
2025 (October) Hourly Rate: $39.63 - $46.52 (PCP) | $42.21 - $49.50 (ACP)

NEW Recognition

EWEMS wishes to recognize qualified and practicing paramedics from other regions who are choosing to dedicate themselves by changing their primary work to Essex-Windsor EMS. New paramedics who can verify previous active service will be recognized for both wage and vacation benefits upon successful completion of all conditions of employment. See Recruitment Guide for more information.

See our website for additional recruitment information and secure your future with Essex-Windsor EMS today!

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Application Process

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application package by the posting deadline in one of two ways:

Online:
https://countyofessex.applytojob.com/apply/6O78rtsKmu/Primary-Or-Advanced-Care-Paramedic-PartTime

In-person:
Essex Civic Centre
360 Fairview Avenue West
Essex, Ontario
N8M 1Y6
Attention: Manager, Human Resources and Administration, EWEMS

Due to the volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted.

The Fine Print

The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through [e-mail]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.